Just bought this.

[dandelion]

First 'big one' . Thanks to all for your comments on bike choice threads, mine or others.

XJ6 Diversion, '09 - 550 miles on the clock, private buy.
Took her for a couple of rounds this weekend and makes me smile, a lot.

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It's now up to 610 miles so it's 'first service' is up.
What are your thoughts on a bike of 5 years old and this service? Should I take it to a garage and have it checked over for everything once or should I just change the oil and filter myself? The rear brake is a tiny bit squeaky but nothing worrying.

Cheers,

D

[axapts]

nice one. many happy returns !
change oil, all filters and off you go
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[ws4936]

Tidy bike. Got past mot's to confirm mileage?
610 miles is nothin on a 1 year old bike - maybe its just the sceptic in me.
Oil change and filters you can do yourself, work on those chicken strips and consider buying a battery soon.

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[Dave70]

Nice.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

I just checked the sight glass on my new bike to make sure there was enough oil in and it was honey coloured so I haven't bothered to change it just yet.

Never pay someone what you can do yourself.

[BigShow]

Looks awesome mate.

I'm seething with jealousy

[robbyb]

Very nice, a great first big bike
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[Matt B]

550 miles

nice
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[Rogerborg]

Mmm, nice. Plenty of legitimate low mileage bikes around, and that one looks lovely.
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[noobRider]

Lovely looking bike. HF.
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[dandelion]

Now, now, I too was a bit wary when I saw the mileage for a late 2009 model, but the 1st owner / seller had all mots to vouch for it, plus you could tell from meeting him and his tidy place. I got a good bit of advice about being able to 'look the owner in the eye', as suggested.

There are indeed lots of low mileage private buys around, just got to keep looking... I scoured for a good three months with several disappointments.

I'll do the oil change myself and learn a thing or two...usually more.

[chickenstrip]

[Whosthedaddy]

Had a 2011 Diversion, certainly did the job but did once put its hand on my cock and give it a jiggle. Not the most exciting bike to ride but does what it says on the tin.

I did find the build quality a little cheap, especially fasteners and nuts. Managed to snap a few missor quite easily too!
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